Programs & Degrees

Human Services

Delivery: A mix of daytime, evening, and online courses
Start: Fall, Spring, or Summer; Full- or Part-Time

Human Services—Associate in Science Degree (60 credits)
Human Services Technician — Certificate (30 credits)
Human Services Volunteer — Certificate (16 credits)

About the Program

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If you’re interested in a career where you can work directly with people, you might want to consider Human Services. In this hands on educational program, you’ll learn about the challenges and the rewards of working in Human Services. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the attitudes, thoughts and feelings of working as a human services generalist and gain direct experience with human service consumers and agencies through internships and class experiences. Courses are open to new students and those seeking further enhancement of their skills in human services. It is possible to transfer your coursework to a four-year college.

For more information about our programs, check out our program videos at century.edu/videos.

Articulation Agreements

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Articulation agreements provide students with educational plans that help them transfer into four-year colleges and universities.

• Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements

Potential Job Titles

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Social and Human Service Assistants
Child, Family & School Social Workers *
Mental Health Counselors *
Marriage & Family Therapists *

* with bachelor’s and/or master’s degree

Salary Data

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• Social and Human Service Assistants
  Average Wage: $14.64
  Top Earners: $19.89
• Child, Family & School Social Workers*
  Average Wage: $28.77/hour
  Top Earners: $36.99/hour
• Mental Health Counselors*
  Average Wage: $22.70/hour
  Top Earners: $33.35/hour
• Marriage & Family Therapists*
  Average Wage: $25.70/hour
  Top Earners: $38.55/hour

* with bachelor’s and/or master’s degree

(seven county metro area - www.iseek.org)

Program Prerequisites

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1. Grade of C or higher in all Core/Career/Occupational courses.
2. Grade of C or higher in all specifically designated General Education course requirements.
3. Prospective students should be aware that a MN Human Services background study with no restrictions may be required for the internships.

Contact Information

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Admissions Office	651.773.1700	admissions@century.edu	Room 2350 West
Counseling Office	651.779.3285	Ask Century	Room 2410 West
Financial Aid Office	651.779.3305	finaid@century.edu	Room 2320 West

Program Contact Information

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Shelia Gunderson	651.773.1784	shelia.gunderson@century.edu	Room 2231 East
Tracey Wyman	651.748.2602	tracey.wyman@century.edu	Room 2101 West

All new students must apply and be accepted to the college, take the college assessment test and attend an orientation prior to attending classes at Century College. Some programs have an additional application (i.e. Nursing, Radiologic Technology, etc.). Admission has become highly competitive for some programs and the college may not be able to admit all students who meet the minimum admission requirements for the program. Consult with an Admissions Representative or the Program Guide/application for further information. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office.
Information is subject to change.

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